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UPSC 2006: Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
(a)Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia
(b)Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
(c)Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia
(d)Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
The Equator crosses Colombia in South America, Kenya in Africa and the Indonesian archipelago in Asia. It does not pass through Zambia, Sudan, Malaysia, Venezuela, Ethiopia or Vietnam, eliminating the other options. ([factmonster.com](https://www.factmonster.com/askeds/countries-equator?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this World Physical Geography (Latitudes & Longitudes) question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2006, GS Paper 1, as Question 35. It falls under Geography > World Physical Geography (Latitudes & Longitudes).
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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